Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following set up in your development environment:

Python Installation

  • Python Version: Make sure Python is installed on your machine. Python 3.6 or newer is recommended.

Create a Virtual Environment

For Windows users:

python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\activate

For macOS and Linux users:

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate

Install Necessary Libraries

Install Gradio, dotenv, and the OpenAI Python client using pip:

pip install gradio python-dotenv openai

Setting Up Your Environment Variables

In your project's root directory, create a file named .env. Inside this file, you will add your OpenAI API key to ensure secure access. Insert the following line in your .env file:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key_here

Running the Chatbot

python app.py

Blog

https://medium.com/@rohan-karan/build-chatbot-arena-using-gradio-a-step-by-step-guide-to-multi-model-chatbots-9d855f4ad650